West Seattle, Washington
20 Friday
Two West Seattle Crime Watch reports, starting with one that just happened about half an hour ago:
SW BRANDON GUNFIRE: More gunfire on SW Brandon in North Delridge. After 911 calls just before 7 pm tonight, police found casings in a location described as “on Brandon, just east of 29th.” No injuries or damage reported so far. Dispatch told officers that one caller thought a small blue or gray SUV, possibly a Honda, might have been involved. If you have any information, the SPD incident number is 25-171063; the tip line is 206-233-5000.
That came in while we were writing about this:
BELVIDERE PROWLER: That’s security video sent by a reader in the Belvidere area who reports, “We had some suspicious behavior in our neighborhood … and we weren’t the only ones.” The video was recorded around 2:30 am Thursday.
Rain (we’re supposed to eventually see some) or shine, the weekend’s almost here, and we have two Saturday food notes:
MOLLY MOON’S GRAND OPENING: As of mid-afternoon the signage wasn’t up yet, but rainbow bunting was hung over the windows and workers were behind the counter at West Seattle’s new Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream shop in the ex-Cupcake Royale spot on the northeast corner of California/Alaska. (Watching the live camera for a while, we’ve also seen people coming out with ice cream, so MAYBE a soft-open?) As announced earlier this month, they’re planning to officially open to the public after a 3 pm Saturday ribboncutting, with free scoops for kids 12 and under until 5 pm. This will be the second ice-cream shop to open in West Seattle in less than two months, after Ben & Jerry’s on Alki.
FREE PIZZA: To celebrate the summer solstice (which arrives at 7:42 pm tonight), Pagliacci is offering free slices (no age restriction for this giveaway) at its West Seattle restaurant (4449 California SW) and almost everywhere else in its citywide chain, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, limit two per person.
(Photo courtesy West Seattle Rhodies FC)
West Seattle Rhodies FC players and team leaders have a huge reason to smile – a huge win on the road vs. crosstown rival Salmon Bay FC, previously undefeated, as the Rhodies look toward the last two home matches of their first season. Here’s the recap!
Wednesday night, at Interbay Stadium in Ballard, West Seattle Rhodies FC played game 2 in their derby vs Salmon Bay FC (game 1 was a 0-0 draw at home). Prior to this match, SBFC was the only USL W semi-pro women’s soccer team in the country boasting an undefeated and no-goals-conceded record.
That ended in Ballard on Wednesday night when Hailey Still, #13, delivered a stunning goal in the 22nd minute to a massive round of applause from Rhodies fans who trekked to Ballard for the match.
The defense held strong throughout and closed out the night with an important W for the Rhodies!
You can catch their last 2 home matches of the 2025 regular season, Wednesday 6/25 @ 7 pm (Fan Appreciation Night) & Saturday 6/28 @ 2 pm (Pride Match) at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex. Tickets are $15, and free for 3 & under.
The Rhodies are siblings to West Seattle Junction FC, which has five home matches left this year.
(WSB photo)
While STS Construction Services (WSB sponsor) and Housing Diversity Corporation continue construction on their project in The Junction, another of their West Seattle projects is approaching completion. This is Keystone at 9201 Delridge Way SW, and the development team tells WSB that it’s scheduled to celebrate its grand opening next month. Keystone is a mixed-use building and still seeking commercial tenants for its nearly 4,000 square feet of space – broker Susi Musi tells us, “Our ideal commercial tenants are an office tenant and a cafe, such as therapy, dental/orthodontist, professional services office. Key features are 12-foot ceilings, frontage on Delridge, abundant natural light, location, and demographics.” Here’s the leasing flyer she provided. As for the apartments, the building contains 74 units, also with high ceilings; more info here. (The site previously held an auto shop, and had other project proposals under different ownership before this one “stuck,” including a self-storage facility.)
Watching the just-concluded joint meeting of the King County and Seattle City Councils, discussing effects of federal changes, we heard a mention in passing that this year’s Duwamish River Festival has been canceled. The Duwamish River Community Coalition subsequently confirmed it – here’s the explanation they’re circulating:
The festival has been an early-August tradition in South Park for years, featuring numerous community organizations offering information about what’s happening with Seattle’s only river, as well as cultural performances and river tours. (Here’s our coverage of last year’s festival.)
Sent by Lucia, who also has checked with nearby residents to be sure this isn’t theirs:
Near the corner of 36th SW and Southwest Findlay. A large plastic toolbox like one that would be in a pick up truck bed. Large gas, canisters and other debris. It is stashed between two cars that would not have had the toolbox in them.
The West Seattle Art Tour is doubling this year, to two days! It’s not until September, but organizers are lining up the participating locations and artists now, with deadlines nearing – here’s the announcement:
West Seattle’s community-wide arts event is back – now a two-day event! Save The Date for Art, September 20th & 21st!
The West Seattle Art Tour returns on September 20- 21, 2025 (10 am – 5 pm) for its fourth year, and its first year as a two-day event. This free, self-guided tour features a full spectrum of high-quality art, a chance to meet and talk with artists, and the opportunity to purchase exceptional works of art, all while exploring West Seattle’s beautiful neighborhoods. This year, sites will be open for two days, allowing more time for visitors to see all of the locations.
Applications are open for artists and host sites! Artists interested in participating will want to act quickly. Host site applications close June 30th, and artist applications are due by July 6th. Artists can review event details, artist criteria, how to host and submit their application at: wsartwalk.org/west-seattle-art-tour
The West Seattle Art Tour is organized by local artists and art lovers with support from West Seattle Art Walk. Individuals interested in supporting the West Seattle Art Tour can reach out to WSArtHop@gmail.com
WSB is media sponsor for this year’s West Seattle Art Tour.
Thanks to Jamie Kinney for the very summery photo of a Sweat Bee and flower. Summer officially arrives tonight, as noted in our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
CITY COUNCIL TALKS FEDERAL CHANGES: Right now, the City Council is meeting as the Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes, a joint meeting with the King County Council Committee of the Whole. Here’s the agenda; you can watch live via (updated) King County TV’s YouTube channel.
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: The center is open for plant-shopping Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: The spraypark is open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)
COLMAN POOL: Also open today, on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm – see the session schedule here.
QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)
OPEN MIC AT KENYON HALL: 6 pm signup, 6:30 pm performances during the last edition of Kenyon Hall‘s singer-songwriter open mic before the venue’s summer repair/maintenance break! (7904 35th SW)
COMEDY AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, radio-style comedy troupe Midnight Mystery Theater at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
‘LOST’ POTTER’S FIELD WALKING TOUR: Special summer-solstice event – Invisible Histories leads you on a tour of the Georgetown site where 3,200+ people were buried in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, 7 pm. Details in our calendar listing.
‘HOUSE PARTY 2’ AT EASY STREET: Sold-out night of DJing and dancing, 7 pm, just noting as a reminder to ticketholders and/or curious passersby.
‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Second night for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has the ticket link.
AMERICANA, COUNTRY/FOLK/ROCK AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, music at 8, Rankin Crow, 21 Rails, The Bale Jumpers at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10.
SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNSET WATCH: Provided it’s not pouring, educator/expert skywatcher Alice Enevoldsen will be at Solstice Park (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW, upslope from the tennis courts and gardens) 8:30-9:30 pm for her quarterly change-of-seasons sunset watch. (If the sun’s visible, it should vanish from view around 8:55. Also note that the solstice moment is 7:42 pm.) Free, all ages.
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Hershe tonight! (4547 California SW)
PRIDE COCKTAIL FUNDRAISER: All month long, Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor) offers a special cocktail, The Sylvia River-ita, with half the proceeds supporting Lambert House.
If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Family and friends are remembering Rosie Caton and sharing this remembrance with her community:
Rosemary “Rosie” Murtha Caton passed away on May 10, 2025.
Rosie was raised in San Jose, California. She attended St. Mary’s Grammar School, Notre Dame San Jose High School, and Seattle University, where she received both her Undergraduate and Masters Degrees. After graduating, Rosie worked at Rainier Brewery as a tour guide until she was hired at United Parcel Service (UPS) in the Security Administration Department, where she later retired after 30 years.
Rosie attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in West Seattle and took part in many fundraisers and events through the years. Rosie belonged to ICM (Institute of Christian Ministries) and after 2 years of training, she found her mission in prayer ministry at the King County Jail, woman’s division. She would visit the women weekly with Sister Angelica for 10+ years.
Rosemary was married to William (Bill) Caton for over 44 years, until her passing. She is survived by her daughter, Kristine (Josh) Waitman, as well as her sister Kathleen Purdy and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
As a servant of the Lord, Rosie will continue her devotion to her Lord and Savior at her new heavenly location! She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)
6:02 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, June 20, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Rain likely, high in the low 60s. Today’s sunrise was again at 5:11 am (and holding, for a few more days); sunset will be at 9:11 pm. (Summer officially arrives at 7:42 pm!)
(Thursday sunrise photo by Stewart L.)
SCHOOL STATUS
One more mention that everybody’s out except Vashon Island (next Tuesday) and Highline Public Schools (next Wednesday).
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular schedule today.
Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Kittitas and M/V Cathlamet. M/V Salish serves as the “bonus boat”. Three-boat service is still expected to relaunch on June 30th.
Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service; spring/summer schedule, with later runs on Friday and Saturday nights, plus weeknights with Mariners home games (and some other events).
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WEEKEND TRAVEL ALERTS
If you’re leaving West Seattle, be sure all this is on your radar.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Looking west:
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
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